RN4MERCY

RN4MERCY

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  1. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    RN4MERCY replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yeah, and to that I'd add: the "bosses" have a game plan; pit the workers against each other so they forget about organizing to protect and defend their common interest: the ability to advocate in the...

  2. INCREDIBLE CNA/NNOC victory in Houston.

    RN4MERCY replied to Chico David's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I second that! The seeds of the health care justice, nursing practice, and patient advocacy revolution have fallen on fertile soil in Texas, for sure.:redbeathe The mother of all those seeds was...

  3. INCREDIBLE CNA/NNOC victory in Houston.

    RN4MERCY replied to Chico David's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I like your style; thanks for inviting us along for the ride too! Hospitality demands that we go you one better, and return the favor, so bring your S.K.s for a little electric slide, after we round...

  4. Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    RN4MERCY replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    :typing You are so right, and I'm glad that more and more people who've moved here from the UK and Canada are refuting the myths about their single payer systems. So many of us are sick of what we...

  5. INCREDIBLE CNA/NNOC victory in Houston.

    RN4MERCY replied to Chico David's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Absolutely! And, don't forget the men-folk. What a hoot! But, in all seriousness, about the armadillo, I will have to confess that I don't remember that time.:uhoh21: We like to work hard to help...

  6. INCREDIBLE CNA/NNOC victory in Houston.

    RN4MERCY replied to Chico David's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Nurses all across the country, and especially those at CyFair Texas are joyfully celebrating a hard fought, well deserved victory. Historically, what we're experiencing is a "back to the future" time...

  7. INCREDIBLE CNA/NNOC victory in Houston.

    RN4MERCY replied to Chico David's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    You can pour me a double shot of that Texas attitude any time. Those RNs really exemplify the Margaret Mead quote, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the...

  8. INCREDIBLE CNA/NNOC victory in Houston.

    RN4MERCY replied to Chico David's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Speaking of shock and awe...wow! NNOC: "Houston, we have lift off. Patients are our special interest!" Congratulations, CyFair Tenet Nurses. Welcome sisters and brothers. From the Golden Gate...

  9. CNA's Union-Busting in Ohio-An Open Letter

    RN4MERCY replied to LindaKirby's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

  10. INCREDIBLE CNA/NNOC victory in Houston.

    RN4MERCY replied to Chico David's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Wow, just what we needed here...a little victory dance music! Those Texas nurses have won a great victory. Despite the hostile busting going on, they knew that the only remedy that could protect them...

  11. CNA's Union-Busting in Ohio-An Open Letter

    RN4MERCY replied to LindaKirby's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Thanks for a POSITIVE post and for sharing some really good news. I just came home from a 12 hour shift and saw the message that someone had just posted a new message on this thread. Frankly, I...

  12. CNA's Union-Busting in Ohio-An Open Letter

    RN4MERCY replied to LindaKirby's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I agree that we can be passionate, articulate, and try to identify issues that we have in common and debate those where we disagree. I believe we can seek the truth, proclaim the truth, and make...

  13. CNA's Union-Busting in Ohio-An Open Letter

    RN4MERCY replied to LindaKirby's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Pardon, me, Hobbes, but you're just so wrong about this. Three weeks, three days??? :nono:You absolutely don't know what you're talking about! :nurse:There are Ohio NNOC RNs who have been members...

  14. CNA's Union-Busting in Ohio-An Open Letter

    RN4MERCY replied to LindaKirby's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

  15. CNA's Union-Busting in Ohio-An Open Letter

    RN4MERCY replied to LindaKirby's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    The facts will speak for themselves. I've posted a few facts and a link to the entire pages here. NNOC/CNA members have a lot to be proud of and nurses all across the country have joined us because...

  16. CNA's Union-Busting in Ohio-An Open Letter

    RN4MERCY replied to LindaKirby's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    micurn, I'm disappointed that you're choosing to obfuscate instead of taking a stand for truth and justice. How about some facts for clarity? The link you posted, (to the Tribune article on March...

  17. CNA's Union-Busting in Ohio-An Open Letter

    RN4MERCY replied to LindaKirby's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

  18. CNA's Union-Busting in Ohio-An Open Letter

    RN4MERCY replied to LindaKirby's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Wow, great post! I was thinking the same thing with regards to effective use of time, however I appreciate the dialogue and the opportunity to participate in this forum. Resolutions are made to be...

  19. CNA's Union-Busting in Ohio-An Open Letter

    RN4MERCY replied to LindaKirby's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I disagree with you. The disingenuous and unconscionable anti-CNA campaign you're, (unwittingly), participating in misses the mark and the stench smells like sour grapes. The union busting shoe just...

  20. Contract approved by county nurses

    RN4MERCY replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Another satisfying example of the Frederick Douglass quote, "Power concedes nothing without a demand; it never did and it never will." Congratulations to those nurses who stuck together in solidarity...

  21. Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    RN4MERCY replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I've seen the film along with nurses from nearly every state in the country. The painful and shameful conclusion is that the problem with American health care is the bureaucratic, restrictive and...

  22. top 10 problems with HSA's

    RN4MERCY replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Please, these are human beings, unique individuals who laugh and cry and have hopes and dreams just like you do. Immigration policy is a political issue; providing basic, medically necessary health...

  23. vents- just a little angry

    RN4MERCY replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered contacting the Licensing and Certification department and reporting this unsafe situation? That facility must be collecting money from state, federal and private sources and that...

  24. The crowd was there to show support for SB 840

    RN4MERCY replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

  25. Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    RN4MERCY replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Regarding credibility, as nurses we use all our senses, combined with our education and experience when we collect data, synthesize it, make an assessment, formulate a plan of care, implement the plan...